Tetrahydrofuran and acetonitrile prove to be more efficient and friendlier solvents for peptide synthesis
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Silica Shell for Single Cells
A synthetic peptide catalyzing the formation of protective silica layers on the surface of yeast cells
Intercept Signals for Bed Bug Gathering
Scientists finally identify the chemical components of the bed bug aggregation pheromone - premiss to develop commercial traps
Examine DNA Using a Phone
A handheld smartphone-based fluorescence microscopy platform can effectively image and size single DNA molecules
Liquid Crystals for Corrosion Prevention
A hydrocarbon-based discotic liquid crystal can be used as anti-corrosion coating for iron surface against various conditions
Separate Metallic Nanoclusters with Ease
Thin-layer chromatography (TLC) is capable of separating gold clusters with atomic precision in a simple and efficient way
Printing with Light on Rewritable Paper
Rewritable paper based on color-switching redox dyes uses light and heat to print and erase, respectively
Smart Drug Carriers from Silica
Layer-by-layer coated mesoporous silica nanoparticles assemble into biocompatible drug carriers targeting cancer cells
C−H Activation Without Competition
The dual role of an N-methoxy amide group avoids undesired heteroatom coordination in Pd-catalyzed C−H functionaliztion
Catalyzing Hydrogenations without Metal
Graphenes can be used as carbocatalysts for the hydrogenation of alkenes and acetylene without the need for metals